Join us for a NEW Pack adventure at Chain O’ Lakes State Park in Spring Grove, Illinois! We will spend some time playing games in the campsite and fishing in Turner Lake. All Cub Scouts and their entire family are welcome to attend this outing on June 5-7, 2027.
We will need volunteers to help transport Pack equipment and supplies. We will load/unload at Riverside Presbyterian Church on Thursday, 6/4 at 6:00 pm and on Sunday, 6/7 upon return. Please email Natalie Wetzel to volunteer. Of course, we will also need parents and older siblings to pitch in with cooking, cleanup, and loading/unloading at the campsite.
Here’s a summary of what we have planned…
Friday night, 6/5: Check in, set up, dinner on your own, campfire with s’mores.
Saturday, 6/6:
- Breakfast burritos
- Optional outing for a self-guided visit to Volo Bog.
- Lunch: Hamburgers & hot dogs with fresh vegetables & salad
- Fishing at Turner Lake
- Dinner: Dutch Oven Spaghetti
- We’ll end the evening with banana boats cooked on the campfire.
Sunday morning, 6/7: Breakfast, then camp breakdown/cleanup
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is the cost?
A: $15 per Scout, & $20 per parent/guardian/nonregistered youth (ages 5+). Siblings ages 4 and under may attend at no cost.
Q: Do I have to camp for two nights?
A: No, you are free to arrive Saturday morning or leave late Saturday if your schedule is constrained.
Q: How far is it?
A: Spring Grove, IL is about 60 miles away from Riverside.
Q: What are we going to do?
A: Learn to fish, play at the campsite, explore the state park, visit a bog, campfire songs & s’mores, outdoor cooking.
Q: What are we going to eat?
A: Breakfast burritos for breakfast (eggs, cheese, sausage, etc.), hot dogs/burgers for lunch, Dutch oven spaghetti for dinner. Plenty of nutritious fruits and veggies will be served with each meal. Note: Food is included, but if you have dietary restrictions, you’re welcome to bring any food you like.
Click here to sign up! Please register by Friday, May 29th.
Reminder: no refunds can be issued